Long Beach Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Long Beach Township ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in ocean county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ocean County nearby has 52% more documented species, Long Beach Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 33 ocean county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Plegadis falcinellus
Glossy Ibis
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Erythrodiplax berenice
Seaside Dragonlet
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Tagelus plebeius
stout tagelus
Eristalinus aeneus
Emerita talpoida
Mole Crab
Callinectes sapidus
blue swimming crab
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Geukensia demissa
Ribbed Mussel
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Cicindela hirticollis
Hairy-Necked Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ocean County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Long Beach Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Long Beach Townshipwithin Ocean County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.